Ph.D. in Chemistry with >5 years of combined postdoctoral and/or equivalent research experience within the pharmaceutical industry, including experience leading teams of highly qualified personnel.Ability to operate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment, providing leadership and insight in your discipline.Broad understanding in all or most specialist areas within medicinal chemistry and an appreciation of how these areas contribute to achievement of the overall business objectives. The successful candidate will utilize knowledge and experience to influence strategic thinking and to develop the department to meet future business demands Robust track record of portfolio delivery – proven examples of driving innovation within drug discovery projects to deliver clinical drug candidates ‘Cutting edge’ knowledge of own area of specialization, and experience taking a leading role in establishing best practice in that area of specialization.Strong track record at leading, motivating, developing and organizing personnel.Thorough understanding how safety/health/environment personnel policies and procedures impact department work.

Strong record of recent peer-reviewed publications and/or external presentations and engagement in the external scientific community